Varnishing

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:05 pm

I'm currently looking for a decent varnish / protector for my locomotives.

I prime, then paint then add Trimline tape for lining and would like something to go over it that will hold the tape in place. I used Platikote's "Super Clear" finish but this had the adverse affect of sometimes creating bubbles, and also more importantly, it seems to move the Trimline out of position by a mm or 2. :s

What do you chaps use for finisher?

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:08 pm

you may be spraying too much at once try lots of light coats rather than one thick one.

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:41 pm

I've had success with Halfords clear lacquer.

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:46 pm

Halfords clear lacquer, car lacquer I assume?

SCC- cheers for the answers. I do the clear stuff in three thinnish layers which si why I'm baffled, esp. by the Trimline movement

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:12 am

yeah I suppose you could say its car lacquer. I always thought of it as a rather general purpose can of stuff!

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:23 am

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165495 ?

Consider that I'm using Plastikote 'Super' satin paint...still a good idea? :s

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:02 am

I suggest a test piece is made before putting it on the loco if you use it.

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:21 am

dougrail:57345 wrote:Halfords clear lacquer, car lacquer I assume?

SCC- cheers for the answers. I do the clear stuff in three thinnish layers which si why I'm baffled, esp. by the Trimline movement :shock:

Yes that is a mystery then.

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